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#2396 of 2,846 schools in PA

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus

Elementary School · Lakeland School District · Mayfield, PA

An elementary school in Mayfield, PA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 Linden St, Mayfield, PA 18433

  • Math 28% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$17,142
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,847

Median home value

$201,800

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carbondale EL SchEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–61.9 mi752Compare →
Valley View Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified4.93–53.1 mi539Compare →
Lakeland EL Sch - Scott CampusEnrollment path unverified6.9K–63.9 mi439Compare →
Fell CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–94.6 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Lakeland School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus is listed in Lakeland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus is a public elementary school in Mayfield, PA, part of Lakeland School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,396 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus

What grades does Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus serve?

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus?

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus rank in PA?

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus ranks #2,396 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus a charter school?

No, Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus a Title I school?

No, Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus?

64.2% of students at Lakeland EL Sch - Mayfield Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lackawanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
Area population (ZIP 18433)
7,174
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
46.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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